JMdict: 1764060
地鎮祭 【じちんさい】
- [n] ceremony for purifying a building site (before building commences); ground-breaking ceremony
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 地 | Ground, Earth | チ, ジ | |
| 鎮 | Tranquilize, Ancient Peace-preservation Centers | チン | しず.める, しず.まる, おさえ |
| 祭 | Ritual, Offer Prayers, Celebrate, Deify, Enshrine, Worship | サイ | まつ.る, まつ.り, まつり |